The Bear Golf Course Michigan
The Bear Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Michigan, playing 7,212 yards from the CHAMPION tees with a rating of 76.2 and slope of 151.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,212 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 76.2 / 151 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.7810, -85.4758 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPION | 7,212 | 6,595 | 72 | 76.2 | 151 |
| OPTION 1 | 6,775 | 6,195 | 72 | 74.2 | 146 |
| 1 BEAR | 6,600 | 6,035 | 72 | 73.4 | 144 |
| 2 BEAR | 6,399 | 5,851 | 72 | 72.5 | 142 |
| OPTION 2 | 6,126 | 5,602 | 72 | 71.3 | 139 |
| 3 BEAR | 5,823 | 5,325 | 72 | 69.8 | 133 |
| OPTION 3 | 5,433 | 4,968 | 72 | 67.9 | 129 |
| 4 BEAR | 5,077 | 4,642 | 72 | 66.3 | 126 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPION 76.2/151 | 459 | 241 | 434 | 523 | 375 | 434 | 183 | 534 | 425 | 3608 | 513 | 441 | 337 | 437 | 200 | 441 | 180 | 481 | 574 | 3604 | 7212 |
| OPTION 1 74.2/146 | 425 | 195 | 393 | 501 | 375 | 399 | 168 | 534 | 425 | 3415 | 513 | 412 | 337 | 380 | 179 | 417 | 180 | 415 | 527 | 3360 | 6775 |
| 1 BEAR 73.4/144 | 425 | 195 | 393 | 501 | 354 | 399 | 168 | 507 | 382 | 3324 | 482 | 412 | 308 | 380 | 179 | 417 | 156 | 415 | 527 | 3276 | 6600 |
| 2 BEAR 72.5/142 | 399 | 170 | 370 | 501 | 332 | 399 | 154 | 507 | 382 | 3214 | 482 | 394 | 308 | 358 | 164 | 381 | 156 | 415 | 527 | 3185 | 6399 |
| OPTION 2 71.3/139 | 380 | 170 | 370 | 483 | 332 | 355 | 154 | 481 | 351 | 3076 | 482 | 376 | 308 | 358 | 164 | 381 | 138 | 389 | 454 | 3050 | 6126 |
| 3 BEAR 69.8/133 | 349 | 149 | 321 | 455 | 299 | 355 | 137 | 481 | 351 | 2897 | 466 | 376 | 281 | 333 | 122 | 367 | 138 | 389 | 454 | 2926 | 5823 |
| OPTION 3 67.9/129 | 349 | 149 | 321 | 409 | 299 | 355 | 137 | 443 | 312 | 2774 | 466 | 328 | 281 | 333 | 122 | 325 | 116 | 306 | 382 | 2659 | 5433 |
| 4 BEAR 66.3/126 | 327 | 126 | 302 | 409 | 299 | 279 | 104 | 393 | 288 | 2527 | 425 | 328 | 244 | 302 | 122 | 325 | 116 | 306 | 382 | 2550 | 5077 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
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Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: CHAMPION (7,212 yards, 76.2/151)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: OPTION 2 (6,126 yards, 71.3/139)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: 4 BEAR (5,077 yards, 66.3/126)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 16 (116 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
The longest hole on the course at 574 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The shortest par 3 at 180 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Bear Golf Course?
The Bear Golf Course has a course rating of 76.2 and slope of 151 from the back tees. From the 4 BEAR tees, the rating is 66.3 with a slope of 126.
How long is The Bear Golf Course?
From the back tees, The Bear Golf Course plays 7,212 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What tees should I play at The Bear Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the CHAMPION tees (7,212 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the 4 BEAR tees (5,077 yards).
Is The Bear Golf Course public or private?
The Bear Golf Course is a public golf course in Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Bear Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Spruce Run Golf Course, LochenHeath Golf Club (Williamsburg), Elmbrook Golf Course (Traverse City), Traverse City Golf and Country Club (Traverse City).
Is there a yardage book for The Bear Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Bear Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
Does The Bear Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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